Lawns & Turfing · Solihull
Lawns & Turfing in Solihull
A lawn that is patchy, lumpy, mossy or waterlogged usually has a ground problem, not a grass problem. A new lawn that lasts starts with what is underneath the turf.
Proud Gardens lays new lawns across Solihull and the surrounding areas: old grass stripped out, levels corrected, drainage sorted where the ground holds water, soil prepared properly and quality turf laid and edged.
Turf itself goes down in spring and autumn, but the groundwork can be done through the winter so the lawn is laid the moment conditions are right. Book now and it is first on the list.
- Old lawn removed, ground levelled and prepared
- Drainage dealt with where the lawn holds water
- Quality turf laid, edged and ready for spring
Booking for spring
Prepare now, lay as soon as the ground warms up.Lawn Work We Do
Lawns and turfing in Solihull
Laying turf is the quick bit. Getting the ground level, draining and firm is what decides whether the lawn still looks good in three years.
We look at why the existing lawn has failed before we replace it, so the new one does not go the same way.
New lawns from scratch
Old grass, weeds and debris stripped out, the ground rotavated, levelled and firmed, topsoil added where needed, then fresh turf laid tight and edged.
Lawn replacement
Tired, mossy or patchy lawns taken up and relaid properly rather than patched. The usual fix for a lawn that has never quite worked.
Levelling and re-grading
Dips, humps and slopes corrected so the lawn mows evenly and water does not collect in one corner.
Drainage for waterlogged lawns
Land drains, soakaways or a free-draining base where the lawn sits wet all winter. See garden drainage.
Lawn edging
Clean edges against patios, borders and paths in metal, timber or stone, so the lawn keeps its shape.
Turf after building work
Gardens left as mud after an extension or garden room, cleared, levelled and turfed back into a lawn.
Lawn and patio together
The lawn and the new patio planned as one so the levels, edges and drainage line up. See patios in Solihull.
Artificial grass instead
Where a real lawn will never cope, with shade, dogs or heavy use, we install artificial grass on a proper base. See artificial grass.
Lawns as part of a bigger garden
If the fencing, patio or levels need attention too, the lawn goes in last as part of one landscaping project. See landscaping in Solihull.
Tell Us About
Your Lawn.
Let us know roughly how big the lawn is, what is wrong with it now and whether the garden holds water. A photo of the lawn as it is today helps us give you a straight answer.
A Practical Starting Point
What is wrong with the lawn you have now?
You do not need to know the cause. Just tell us what it does.
Some lawns are bare and mossy because they are in shade and compacted. Others are lumpy because they were laid over builders' rubble. Some sit under water every winter.
Tell us what the lawn does now and we will tell you whether it needs relaying, re-levelling, draining or a different surface altogether.
Usually compaction, shade or poor soil. Stripping, improving the soil and relaying on a prepared base gives it a proper start.
Settlement over old ground or rubble. Re-grading and relaying is the only lasting fix.
A drainage problem. Land drains or a soakaway go in before the new turf, not after. See garden drainage.
Cleared, levelled, topsoil added and turfed. One of the most common jobs we are asked for.
Deep shade, dogs or children can defeat a real lawn. Artificial grass on a permeable base is the honest alternative.
From Enquiry To Finished Lawn
How a lawn job works
Clearing, levelling, draining and firming the ground can be done in winter; the turf goes down when the soil is warm enough for it to root.
Tell us what you need
Send a short description, the rough size of the lawn and a photo or two of it now.
We look at the ground
We check levels, how wet the ground is, what is under the existing lawn and how materials will get in.
Agree the scope and quote
Removal, levelling, drainage, topsoil, turf and edging set out in an itemised quotation.
Strip and prepare
Old lawn and debris out, ground rotavated, graded and firmed; drainage installed where needed.
Lay the turf
Quality turf laid tight on prepared soil, edges cut clean, watered in.
Aftercare and hand over
Watering and first-cut guidance so the lawn establishes properly in its first few weeks.
Lawns. Properly Prepared.
Why use Proud Gardens for your lawn in Solihull?
We treat a lawn as a landscaping job, not a roll of turf.
That means the levels, the drainage, the edges against the patio and how the lawn meets the borders are all considered before the turf is ordered.
Ground first
Levelling, drainage and soil preparation before anything green goes down.
Honest about real vs artificial
If a real lawn will not survive where you want it, we will say so and show you the alternative.
Clean edges
Edging that keeps the lawn shape against patios, paths and borders.
One team for the whole garden
If the patio, fencing or levels need doing too, the same team does the lot in the right order.
Local Lawn Specialists
Lawns and turfing across Solihull and nearby areas
Proud Gardens is based in Solihull borough and lays lawns across Solihull, Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge, Balsall Common, Sutton Coldfield and the Birmingham side of the borough.
Send us your postcode, the rough size of the lawn and a photo of it now and we will tell you the sensible next step.
Also see artificial grass, garden drainage and patios in Solihull.
Common Questions
Questions about lawns and turfing
When is the best time to lay turf?
Spring and autumn, when the soil is warm and moist enough for the turf to root quickly. Turf can be laid most of the year outside hard frost, but summer laying needs a lot of watering. We prepare the ground over winter so the turf goes down at the right moment.
Can you just lay new turf over the old lawn?
No, and anyone who offers to is setting you up for the same problems again. The old lawn needs stripping and the ground preparing, otherwise the new turf sits on compacted ground and fails the same way.
Why does my lawn flood every winter?
Usually heavy clay, compaction or a garden that sits lower than its neighbours. The fix is drainage under the lawn, not more grass seed. We look at where the water comes from before suggesting a solution.
Real lawn or artificial grass?
A real lawn is cheaper to lay and better for wildlife, but needs light, drainage and mowing. Artificial grass costs more up front and suits shade, dogs and heavy use. We install both and will tell you which fits your garden.
How soon can I use the new lawn?
Keep off it for two to three weeks while it roots, water it well in dry spells, and give it a light first cut once it has knitted. We leave you aftercare notes.
Do I need a garden design first?
Not for a lawn on its own. If the whole garden is being re-planned, the lawn shape and levels are decided as part of the design. See garden design in Solihull.
Start Your Lawn
Want a lawn that actually works?
Tell us the rough size, what the lawn does now and whether it holds water.
Add a photo if you can. We will come back with the next step and, for suitable jobs, a date to look at it.
Planning the whole garden? Book a design consultation →